Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 20, 2014
Inability to calibrate or use VITROS NH3 DT Slides, GEN 59 with VITROS Chemistry Products DT Calibrator Kit, Lot 44 when CDM PROM 0168 or 0169 is installed on VITROS DT60/DT60 II …
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics recalled VITROS¿ Chemistry Products CDM PROM Calibration Data Module Rev. No. 0168 and 0169 (Produ… - a moderate-severity action.
VITROS¿ Chemistry Products CDM PROM Calibration Data Module Rev. No. 0168 and 0169 (Produ… was recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics in August 20, 2014. Reason: Inability to calibrate or use VITROS NH3 DT Slides, GEN 59 with VITROS Chemistry Products DT Calibrator Kit, …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2214-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Inability to calibrate or use VITROS NH3 DT Slides, GEN 59 with VITROS Chemistry Products DT Calibrator Kit, ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2214-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2214-2014) was formally reported on August 20, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 15, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Rochester, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 5906 total: 240 (US); 5666 (OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: Inability to calibrate or use VITROS NH3 DT Slides, GEN 59 with VITROS Chemistry Products DT Calibrator Kit, Lot 44 when CDM PROM 0168 or 0169 is installed on VITROS DT60/DT60 II Chemistry Systems. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including MA, TX, KY, IL, MS, OH and Puerto Rico; Internationally to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singap…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5906 total: 240 (US); 5666 (OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
VITROS¿ Chemistry Products CDM PROM Calibration Data Module Rev. No. 0168 and 0169 (Product Code 1999077) are used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products NH3 DT Slides (Product Code 1532589) GEN 59 and VITROS¿ Chemistry Products DT Calibrator Kit lot 44 (Product Code 1957927) and tested on the VITROS DT60/DT60 II Chemistry System: IVD, Made in USA by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY
Inability to calibrate or use VITROS NH3 DT Slides, GEN 59 with VITROS Chemistry Products DT Calibrator Kit, Lot 44 when CDM PROM 0168 or 0169 is installed on VITROS DT60/DT60 II Chemistry Systems.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2214-2014 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 15, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics |
| Firm location | Rochester, NY |
| Affected scope | 5906 total: 240 (US); 5666 (OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including MA, TX, KY, IL, MS, OH and Puerto Rico; Internationally to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Vene… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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